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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nursing Major - Accelerated Nursing Option, B.S.


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Department of Nursing  

College of Health and Applied Sciences  

  Available Program Format(s): In-Person  

About the Program


The Accelerated Nursing Option (ANO) is a second degree program for students with a previous non-nursing, baccalaureate degree. Students who wish to enter the ANO must apply to MSU Denver and to the nursing program.

Student Outcomes


  • Communicate effectively with patients and interprofessional health care teams to enhance patient outcomes 
  • Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives and patient preference in providing patient care 
  • Evaluate patient care environments for use of appropriate quality safety indicators  
  • Apply leadership and management principles to manage resources and achieve optimal patient outcomes 
  • Exhibit the knowledge, skills and attributes of a professional nurse

General Degree Requirements


To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements. 

Program Requirements


  • A minimum of 120 semester hours are required for graduation. 
  • A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. 
  • A minor is not required for this program.  
  • Student must be accepted separately into the Nursing program. This is a very competitive process. Contact the Department of Nursing with questions on this process. 

General Studies Requirements: 33 credits


General Studies requirements for this program are met through the student’s previous Bachelor’s degree.

Multicultural Requirement: 0 or 3 credits


  • Students should consult the Multicultural Graduation Requirements  for a list of courses that fulfill the Multicultural Requirement for degree completion.  
  • Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement. 

Senior Experience: 5 credits


Summary of Requirements


General Studies Requirements 33 credits
Multicultural Requirement 0-3 credits
Prerequisite Courses 31-32 credits
Required Courses 58 credits
Senior Experience 5 credits
Unrestricted Electives 0-2 credits
Total for the Accelerated Nursing Major, B.S. 120 credits

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and Multicultural requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.

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